Resources
At Silt Sock, we offer a variety of resources to help you determine the best choice of our silt sock products for your needs. From fabric type and weave, to the most effective organic compost for filler, and guidance on installing and maintaining your silt sock, we provide the information you need to achieve optimal results in preventing soil erosion and stormwater runoff while protecting against pollutants and contaminants.
Silt Sock Install Guideline
(filter sock, compost sock, erosion log, etc)
Spec Sheets For Our Products
Silt Sock
filled_sock_wi.pdf
filled_sock_mn_wood_chip.pdf
siltsock_signed-2021.pdf
Silt Sock Single Net
Straw Blanket
ss_straw_blanket_s1_white.pdf
ss_straw_blanket_s1_green.pdf
ss_straw_blanket_s1_bd.pdf
Silt Sock Double Net Straw Blanket
ss_straw_blanket_s2_white.pdf
ss_straw_blanket_s2_green.pdf
ss_straw_blanket_s2_bd.pdf
Erosion Tech
Straw Blanket
etrs-1_signed-2021.pdf
etrs1bn-product-specsheet.pdf
etrs-2_signed-2021.pdf
etrs-2-bn_signed-2021.pdf
etsc-7030-product-specsheet.pdf
Coir Log / Rock Log
coir_log_product_data.pdf
rock_log_product_data.pdf
coir_matting_700.pdf
coirlog-spec_v1_signed.pdf
Straw Wattle
straw_wattle_product_data.pdf
strawwattle_signed-2021.pdf
et-wattle_signed.pdf
et-wattleinstall_signed.pdf
Coconut Blanket
ss_coconut_blanket_sc2_bd.pdf
ss_coconut_blanket_c2_bd.pdf
Coir Log / Rock Log
silt_fence_product_data.pdf
The following silt sock conditions require maintenance:
Deformation due to drive-over or dragging
Action Required: Re-contour by hand if applicable. If not, see applicable repair methods below.
Sock rolling due to hydraulic force
Action Required: Reposition and add additional stakes.
Loss of ground contact
Action Required: Fill in depressions and back-grout with chips from damaged section.
Sediment accumulation of ½ sock height
Action Required: Remove accumulated sediment or install a second row of sock positioned on top of or up slope of the original sock
The following silt sock conditions require repair:
Holes, rips or tears of the sock
Action Required: Small holes or narrow rips shorter than 12 inches may be stitched closed using plastic zip-ties. Tears longer than 12 inches require the sock be replaced.
Pinch or localized diameter reduction of more than ½ the original diameter
Action Required: Install new section of sock up slope of the damaged section.
The Silt Sock is an effective erosion control device. It’s success relies on proper installation and maintenance.
We are committed to providing the best service and support for our clients. Please contact us for any inquiries or assistance.
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